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Medal Bar of Air Marshal Sir Leonard Horatio Slatter, DSC, DFC
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X007-3906
Medal Bar of Air Marshal Sir Leonard Horatio Slatter. He was awarded the DSC and bar for nine combat victories and for his bombing attacks on Zeebrugge Mole His DFC was a 1919 New Year's Honour and therefore without citation.
Wolseley Helmet of Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 75/U/1051
Although it was only widely issued to British Forces during the Second Boer War, the Wolseley Helmet was the standard tropical pith helmet dating from when the RAF was formed in 1918. It continued to be in use until 1945. The Wolseley Helmet was unpopular – it was heavy and made you sweat.
Pulley Block from 'The Pitch and Toss'
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/C/1353
After being captured in Libya during 1941, Flight Lieutenant George Carmichael of No. 451 Squadron became something of an escape artist; twice he managed to evade his captor.
Observer Corps, Seaborne, shoulder title
Aircraft & Exhibits, In Storage, X004-2050
These shoulder badges were provided to the Observer Corps members who volunteered to serve on Royal Navy ships during the D-Day landings.
Flying Boot, RAF, 1941 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar Five, 1993/0147/U
The tendency for the 1940 Pattern Flying boot to fall off when parachuting from an aircraft led to a quick redesign incorporating a leather buckle to the bottom of the near identical 1941 Pattern Boot.
Webbing Equipment Renovator
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 79/U/217
RAF blue grey webbing belts required regular cleaning, particularly before a parade. The paste in this tin was applied with a scrubbing brush and worked into the fabric of the belt.
Paraffin Flare Wick
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X006-4858
Before the advent of permanent runways with electric lights, airfields would be lit with flares to indicate landing paths in the dark.
Unit Badge
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X004-8562
The Aircraft Salvage and Transportation Flight, better known as Crash and Smash, are responsible for the movement of airframes by land.
Service Dress Cap of Women's Royal Air Force Other Ranks
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 72/U/792
On its formation in April 1918, the Women's Royal Air Force adopted a soft cap similar in design to those issued to drivers serving with the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
Webbing Belt
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U
This canvas webbing belt has been blancoed white. While white webbing was normally reserved for special occasions it also formed part of the standard uniform of the RAF Police.
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